Every year on October 28th, we come together as a nation to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who stand on the front lines during our most challenging…

The national debate on immigration continues to intensify, and California’s recent proposal to offer housing assistance to undocumented immigrants has placed even more attention on how states handle the crisis…

Happy Tuesday! As we start another week, I wanted to take a moment to give you an update on some stuff that’s been going on around the Metro East and…

The Bethalto DMV re-opened this morning following renovations by the Secretary of State’s office. The remodel will allow customers to get their transactions done at one counter more efficiently. “I…

In 2023, more than 41,000 vehicles were reported stolen in Illinois. Here are the top 10 cars stolen in Illinois and how to prevent theft. The Caucus Blog of the…

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! Founded on this day in 1775, this branch is officially celebrating its 249th birthday. Thank you to all of the members of the U.S. Navy…

State Representative Amy Elik joined local leaders and manufacturers during the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association’s “Makers on the Move” bus tour. IMA partnered with IMEC to launch the third annual statewide…

Happy Tuesday! I hope you’ve been enjoying this crisp fall weather, as the leaves are starting to fall. I wanted to give you an update on what I’ve been up…

The Bethalto DMV is being temporarily relocated to the Bethalto Village Hall while the Secretary of State’s office is renovating the Bethalto DMV and converting it to a One-Stop-Shop where…

This Fire Prevention Week let’s all take concrete action towards eliminating the threat of fires in our homes and communities. Every small action is a step towards saving lives and…